Junk Box Jury

Taken from the LP ‘Song Painter’ | (CBS Records 64197) May 1970

Mac Davis | “Hello L.A., Bye Bye Birmingham” | (CBS) | One of the advantages of composing liner notes is that it enables a writer to preview record albums. In the case to which I am referring, previewing the album was a distinct pleasure.

Mac Davis is just about the only artist that I’ve ever heard who can have a listener alternatively laughing and crying throughout the album. You’ve probably never met Mac Davis, but if you’re familiar with any of the songs he has written, you know a lot about him.

Mac Davis | “Hello L.A., Bye Bye Birmingham” | (CBS)

“In The Ghetto”, “Memories”, and “Daddy’s Little Man” were hits when they were recorded by Elvis Presley and O. C. Smith. When Mac sings them you’re getting it straight from the horses mouth.

When you’ve digested the familiar ones, try “Half And Half” or “Whoever Finds This, I Love You”. After than you’re on your own.

The album serves two purposes; first it’s a tribute to the talents of its producer, Jerry Fuller, and secondly, it’s an autobiagtaphy of a song painter named Mac Davis. (Bil Keane)

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cost of record: £3
from: British Heart Foundation